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Accommodations: 139–144; budget tips, 141; listings, 142–144; reservations, 141; typical hotel room, 140–141
Acropolis: 53–66, 122; at a glance, 8; daily reminder, 11; history of, 44–45, 60–61; maps, 44, 46–47; orientation, 42–43; tickets, 11–12, 42, 123; traveling to, 42–43; view of Athens, 65–68; walking tour, 46–68
Acropolis Museum: 87–98, 124; at a glance, 8; daily reminder, 11; map, 90; orientation, 88–89; the tour, 89–98
Aegean Airlines: 158
Aegean Sea: 67
Agia Filotheis Church: 29
Agia Filotheis street: 28–29
Agios Eleftherios Church: 27–28, 127
Agios Georgios Church: 34
Agora: See Ancient Agora
Agora Museum: 75–77
Agora Square: 37
Agrippa: Monument of, 52; Odeon of, 82–83
Aigli Village Cinema: 128–129, 171
Airfares (airlines): 158
Airport: 159–160
Altar of the Twelve Gods: 72
American Express: 159
Ancient Agora: 69–86, 124–125; at a glance, 8; history of, 72–74; maps, 71, 73; orientation, 70; walking tour, 71–86
Aphrodite, Pan, and Eros Statue: 117
Apollonos street: 28
Archaeological museum: See National Archaeological Museum
Archaeological sites: Delphi, 135–136; Epidavros, 137–138; Mycenae, 138; sightseeing tips, 167. See also Acropolis; Ancient Agora
Archaic Period (800-500 B.C.): 108
Architecture terms, for the Parthenon: 56
Areopagus: See Mars Hill
Arrival in Athens: 159–162
Art: four stages of Greek sculpture, 108. See also Museums
Artemision Bronze: 109–111
Artemision Jockey: 113–114
Athena Nike, Temple of: 50
Athena Parthenos, statue of: 60
Athena Promachos, statue of: 53
Athena Varvakeion: 111–112
Athens Cathedral (Mitropolis): 25, 27, 127
Athens Coastal Tram: 18
Athens & Epidavros Festival: 48, 171
Athens Happy Train: 172
Athens Walking Tours: 172
ATMs: 159
Audio tours: 12, 167; Acropolis, 43; ancient Agora, 70; Athens city walk, 14; National Archaeological Museum, 100
Benaki Cultural Center: 132
Benaki Museum of Greek History and Culture: 8, 131–132
Benaki Museum of Islamic Art: 125–126
Beulé Gate: 52
Boat travel: See Ferries
Bookshops: 163
Bronze Statue of Zeus or Poseidon: 109, 111
Budgeting: 11–12
Buses: 158, 160, 162, 165; to/from airport, 160; Delphi, 136; Epidavros, 137–138; map, 160; Mycenae, 138; Nafplio, 137; stations, 162; tours, 171–172
Byzantine and Christian Museum: 9, 133–134
Car rentals: 158
Caryatids: from the Erechtheion, 95; Porch of the, 62–64
Cathedral (Mitropolis) of Athens: 25, 27, 127
Cell (mobile) phones: 166
Central Market: 130; eating, 151
Churches: sightseeing tips, 167. See also specific churches
Church of Agia Filotheis: 29
Church of Agios Eleftherios: 27–28, 127
Church of Kapnikarea: 23–24, 127
Church of St. George of the Rock: 34
Church of the Holy Apostles: 85–86
Church of the Metamorphosis: 34
Church of the Virgin: 38
Cinema: 171
Classical Period (450-338 B.C.): 60, 108
Climate: 158
Clothing sizes: 169–170
Coffee, Greek: 148
Constantine XI Palaeologus: 27
Corinthian Capital of the Agora: 77
Cuisine: 146–148. See also Eating
Currency and exchange: 159
Customs regulations: 170
Cycladic Art, Museum of: 9, 132
Cycladic figurines, in the National Archaeological Museum: 101, 103
Daily reminder: 11
Day trips from Athens: 134–138
Delphi: 135–136
Desserts: 147
Dining: 145–155; cuisine, 146–148; Greek restaurant phrases, 174–175; listings, 148–152; maps, 153–155
Dionysiou Areopagitou: 10, 122
Dionysus: 31; Theater of, 66, 124
Dipylon vase: 105–106
Discounts: 167–168
Dora Stratou Theater: 171
Drinks: 147–148
Eastern Orthodox Church: 22–29; rituals of, 26
Eating: 145–155; cuisine, 146–148; Greek restaurant phrases, 174–175; listings, 148–152; maps, 153–155
Electricity: 162–163
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport: 159–160
Elgin, Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of: 57, 61, 62, 97
Embassies: 166
Emergencies: 168
Emperor Augustus Statue: 118
Epidavros: 137–138
Epimenidou street: 33
Erechtheion: 64–65; Caryatids in Acropolis Museum, 95; Porch of the Caryatids, 62–64
Ermou street: 10, 21–22, 38, 126; shopping, 21–22, 169
Euro currency: 159
Evzone Guards: 18–20
Excursion areas: 134–138
Festivals: 171
Feta cheese: 146
Filopappos Hill: 67
Flea market, in Monastiraki: 39, 169
Folk dancing: 171
Funerary steles: 112–113
Gazi: 22; eating, 152; nightlife, 170
Great Drain of the Agora: 78
Great Mitropolis (Athens Cathedral): 25, 27, 127
Greek cuisine: 146–148. See also Eating
Greek flag: 65
Greek Folk Art, Museum of: 39
Greek National Tourist Organization: 162
Greek Orthodox Church: 22–29; rituals of, 26
Greek restaurant phrases: 174–175
Greek survivial phrases: 173–174
Guidebooks, Rick Steves: 172
Hadrian: Arch of, 30–31, 128; Library of, 37, 39; Statue of, 81–82
Hadrianopolis: 30–31
Hekatompedon: 91
Hellenistic Period (338-331 B.C.): 108
Helpful hints: 162–164
Hephaistos: 59; Temple of, 79–81
Holidays: 163
Holy Apostles Church: 85–86
Horse and Jockey of Artemision: 113–114
Hotel Grande Bretagne: 21
Hotels: 139–144; budget tips, 141; listings, 142–144; reservations, 141; typical room, 140–141
Hydra: 134–135
Information alert: 167
Itineraries: 10–11
Klepsidras: 34
Kolonaki: 9–10, 131–134; shopping, 169
Koukaki: 9; eating, 152–153; sleeping, 144
Kritios Boy: 93
Language: Greek restaurant phrases, 174–175; Greek survivial phrases, 173–174
Language barrier: 162
Larissis Train Station: 162
Laundry: 163–164
Lykavittos Hill: 66; view of, 33–34
Lysicrates Square: 31
Mail: 166–167
Makrigianni: 9; eating, 152–153; sleeping, 144
Markets: 37, 39, 130, 169. See also Central Market
Mask of Agamemnon: 103–104
Medical help: 168
Melissinos Art: 169
Metric system: 163
Metro: 159–160, 164–165; map, 160; tickets, 164
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens: 25, 27, 127
Middle Stoa of the Agora: 77
Mitropoleos street: 38
Mnisikleous: eating, 148
Mobile phones: 166
Modern Athens, walking tour: 15–22
Monastiraki: 8, 130–131; eating, 149; flea market, 39, 169
Monastiraki Metro Station: 39–40
Monastiraki Square: 37–39; eating, 149
Money belts: 159
Monumental Attic Grave Amphora (Dipylon vase): 105–106
Monument of Agrippa: 52
Movies: 171
Museum of Cycladic Art: 9, 132
Museum of Greek Folk Art: 39
Museums: Agora Museum, 75–77; Benaki Museum of Greek History and Culture, 8, 131–132; Benaki Museum of Islamic Art, 125–126; Byzantine and Christian Museum, 9, 133–134; Museum of Cycladic Art, 9, 132; Museum of Greek Folk Art, 39; National War Museum, 134. See also Acropolis Museum; National Archaeological Museum
Mycenae: 138
Mycenaean treasures, in the National Archaeological Museum: 103–104
Nafplio: 136–137
National Archaeological Museum: 99–118; at a glance, 8; daily reminder, 11; map, 102; orientation, 100; the tour, 101–118
National War Museum: 134
Neighborhoods: 7–10; map, 7. See also specific neighborhoods
Nightlife: 170–171
Nike Adjusting Her Sandal Relief: 93
Odeon of Agrippa: 82–83
Odeon of Herodes Atticus: 48–49
Old Athens: walking tour, 29–40. See also Plaka
Olympieion: See Temple of Olympian Zeus
Outdoor cinema: 171
“Palace of the Giants” (Odeon of Agrippa): 82–83
Palamidi Fortress (Nafplio): 137
Panathenaic Stadium: 9, 66, 129–130
Panathenaic Way: 42, 53–54, 83, 85
Pandrossou street: 25, 37, 169
Parthenon: 54–62; architecture terms, 56; east end (entrance), 59–62; north side, 57–59; view of, from Acropolis Museum, 97–98; west end, 54–57
Parthenon frieze, in the Acropolis Museum: 96–97
Parthenon Models, in the Acropolis Museum: 95–96
Paul the Apostle: 77–78, 85–86, 123–124
Pedestrian safety: 163
Pediment of the Hekatompedon: 91
Pediment of the Old Temple (Archaios Naos): 92
Pelopida street: 36
Peloponnese Peninsula: 136–138
Pensive Athena Relief: 92
Pheidias: 45, 53, 55, 57, 61, 111–112
Plaka: 7–8, 29–40; eating, 148–149; nightlife, 170; shopping, 169; sleeping, 142–143; view from Acropolis, 65–66; walking tour, 29–40
Plateia Agoras: 37
Plateia Mitropoleos: 25
Plateia Syntagmatos: See Syntagma Square
Police: 166
Porch of the Caryatids: 62–64
Port of Piraeus: 135, 161; map, 161
Post-Herulian Wall: 85
Post office: 166–167
Psyrri: 8, 39, 125; eating, 150–151, 154–155; nightlife, 170; sleeping, 143
Pythian Games: 135
Reader feedback: 172
Religious objects stores: 28–29
Resources from Rick Steves: 172
Restaurants: 145–155; cuisine, 146–148; Greek phrases, 174–175; listings, 148–152; maps, 153–155
Rick Steves Audio Europe app: See Audio tours
Roman Forum: 36
St. Eleutherius Church: 27–28, 127
St. George of the Rock Church: 34
Seasons: 158
Severe Period (450-338 B.C.): 108
Shopping: 168–170; best buy, 169; Ermou street, 21–22, 169; neighborhoods, 169; VAT refunds, 170
Sights (sightseeing): 119–138; at a glance, 8–9; Acropolis and nearby, 122–124; ancient Agora and beyond, 124–126; daily reminder, 11; day trips, 134–138; east of the Plaka, 127–128; general tips, 167–168; itineraries, 10–11; in Kolonaki, 131–134; map, 120–121; north of Monastiraki, 130–131; Plaka churches, 127; near Syntagma, 126. See also Acropolis; Acropolis Museum; Ancient Agora; National Archaeological Museum; Walking tours; and specific sights
Sleeping: 139–144; budget tips, 141; listings, 142–144; reservations, 141; typical hotel room, 140–141
Stele of Democracy: 76
Stoa of Attalos: 74–75
Subway: See Metro
Syntagma: 8–9, 126; eating, 149–150; map, 16–17; sights, 126; sleeping, 142–143
Syntagma Square: 8, 15, 18–21, 126; at a glance, 9; eating, 149–150
Taxes, VAT refunds: 170
Telephone numbers, useful: 166
Telephones: 165–166
Temple of Hephaistos: 79–81
Temple of Olympian Zeus: 8, 31, 67, 128
Theft: 168
Theseion (Temple of Hephaistos): 81
Thissio: 9, 125; nightlife, 170
Tholos of the Agora: 79
Tholou street: 34
Time zones: 162
Tipping: 163
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: 18–19
Tour guides: 172; Acropolis, 43
Tourist trains: 172
Tours: 171–172. See also Audio tours; Walking tours
Tower of the Winds: 36–37
Transportation: to Athens, 159–162; within Athens, 164–165; map, 160
Travel insurance: 158
Trip costs: 11–12
Uber: 165
Vapheio Cups: 104–105
Vasilissis Amalias street: 18, 30, 128
VAT refunds: 170
Walking tours: 13–86; Acropolis, 41–68; ancient Agora, 69–86; Greek Orthodox Church, 23–29; guided, 172; modern Athens, 15–22; “Old Town”, 29–40
Weather: 158
Websites: 158
Zeus: 59, 95–96; Bronze Statue of (Artemision Bronze), 109–111; Temple of Olympian Zeus, 8, 31, 67, 128